US Bridges

SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI NE Strawberry · Structure no. 000000000005815

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
700 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2028. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25-06- Lm 8.78
CrossesStrawberry River
Location2.5 MI NE Strawberry
RouteState Highway 25
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98581, -91.28266
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25-06- Lm 8.78 over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.